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Companies Act, 2013

Section 446

Power of Central Government to issue directions

Quick Answer Reference: Section 446 Companies Act

  • Provision: Section 446 of Companies Act
  • Act: Companies Act, 2013
  • Classification: corporate
  • Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 446 of Companies Act say?

The Central Government may, if it considers necessary or expedient so to do for the better discharge of its functions under this Act, issue directions to the Tribunal, and on receipt of any such direction, the Tribunal shall be bound to comply therewith.

Indian StandardSection 446, Companies Act, 2013
Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 446 (India)
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What is Section 446 of Companies Act?

Section 446 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Central Government to issue directions". The section states: The Central Government may, if it considers necessary or expedient so to do for the better discharge of its functions under this Act, issue directions to the Tribunal, and on recei...

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